Taylor Swift’s “WOOD” lights the fuse—redwood, “magic wand,” and that not-so-subtle line everyone’s arguing about. We pull the moments, break down the phrasing, and ask the only question that matters: subtle or not?
Then it turns dark: Monsters: Ed Gein and the horror it shaped. Charlie Hunnam says he drove to Plainfield and stood at Ed Gein’s grave—“talking to him”—to finish a role. Method… or a step too far?
Meanwhile, Hollywood tests a synthetic future: an “AI actress” built to mimic and mirror the greats. Would you really swap human mess for machine-perfect? We dig into agencies circling, the ethics, and the “scan once, own forever” fight.
Plus: the Mark Sanchez (alleged) Annapolis incident vs the immortal Butt Fumble, an OnlyFans bit that turns into a vote, and the usual mix of movie/TV/music chaos from two insiders who rarely agree but always keep it fun.
Notes:
Chapters
01:39 - Taylor Swift “WOOD” — the lyric fight begins
08:28 - OnlyFans: who’d actually get more subs?
12:52 - Ed Gein = the blueprint (Psycho/Chainsaw/Silence)
24:00 - Monsters scores — critics vs audience
28:00 - Charlie Hunnam at Ed Gein’s grave — “talking to him”
33:04 - AI “actress” debate — would studios swap everyone?
35:02 - “Scan once, own forever” — likeness rights under fire
38:41 - Mark Sanchez in Annapolis vs the Butt Fumble
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About the Show: Opposites Distract is an entertainment-industry talk show from two insiders who rarely agree but always laugh: Jared—a pop-radio morning host with over 18years in the biz—and Bo—a Hollywood actor/producer/director. We cover new movies and shows, the messy reality of making them, and pop-culture news with behind-the-scenes stories, spicy opinions, and quotes straight from the source. If you love the craft, the commerce, and the chaos of entertainment, you’re home.
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